Sarcasm and graphic mental image aside, it basically could be really uncomfortable and even painful.Īdditionally, for those women who are recovering from traumatic births with known tears and episiotomies, anything sexual or penetrative might just feel bad. It's safe to assume that if you don't allow yourself to fully heal or can't tell if you are, that first time a guy inserts his penis in you may feel like a corroded plumping pipe is being shoved up there. In the study, they found 29 percent of postpartum women had fractures in their pubic bones (that they knew nothing about) and 41 percent had undiagnosed tears in their pelvic floor muscles. Except for a marathon, you'd probably train first. You may be hurt or injured in a place you don't know about, which could make that initial attempt at penetration really painful.Īccording to a 2015 study out of the University of Michigan, researchers likened pregnancy and child birth to running a marathon. It's important to note they can't see the state of all of your muscles that were involved in pregnancy and child birth. They'll check your uterus, abdomen, and breasts as well. Your doctor will check to see how well your vagina has healed (especially bruises, scratches, and tears). In many cases, your healthcare provider will give you the green light to have sex around this time, according to the Mayo Clinic. Many couples start toying around with the idea of rejoining the penetration party around the four to six week mark. Turns out, sex after child birth varies for everyone, and how your body responds may depend on a few physical factors. No matter where you fall on the sex spectrum you may be wondering, how does it feel when a guy enters you for the first time postpartum? As a mom of two, I can tell you it feels like a cucumber with thorns on it is being thrusted into your vagina. For many women it is a source of fear, for some it's exciting, and for others sex could be the furthest thing from their mind. Postpartum sex, whether you want to have it or are terrified to have it, is often a subject of curiosity.